Zambian players abroad swung into action over the weekend and had mixed results. The holiday is still on for others but for others it was business as usual.
In South Africa, Winger Augustine Mulenga assisted the first goal for Orlando Pirates who were held to a two all draw by Highlands Park. Striker Justin Shonga put in a 75 minute shift.
Mwape Musonda scored a goal to help Black Leopards beat Wedson Nyirenda’s Baroka by two goals to one. The goal was Musonda’s fifth of the campaign.
Striker Gamphani Jones Lungu was left out of the Supersport United match day squad while defender Billy Mutale was an unused substitute in Matsatsatsa one nil loss at the hands of Cape Town City.
Chipolopolo first choice goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene put in a full ninety minute shift for Mamelodi Sundowns who managed a 2-1 win over Kaizer Chiefs.
Former Sensational Zanaco midfielder Salulani Phiri put in a full ninety minute shift for Polokwane City who beat Amazulu 3-2 in a PSL encounter.
In the NFD, Rodrick Kabwe was on target for Ajax Cape Town as they came from behind twice to beat Ubuntu 3-2.
In Tanzania, Striker Obrey Chirwa tormented his former employers Yanga netting a brace to help Azam win 3-0 in the Mapinduzi Cup.
midfield ace Clatous Chama put in a full ninety minute shift for Simba SC who managed a one nil win over KMKM. Kuma headed home the only goal of the game from close range after the keeper failed to deal with a Clatous Chama shot.
In Belgium, Striker Fashion Sakala and midfielder Emmanuel Banda’s KV Oostende will face Utrecht in a friendly match on Thursday.
In Israel, Zambia U20 national team striker Emmanuel Mwinde was on target in his debut game for Maccabi Petah Tikva helping them to a three one win over Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv U19.
Defender Emmanuel Mbola was an unused substitute for Hapoel Ra’anana who were held to a one all draw away at Ashdod.
In Spain, Zambia Women National team Striker Barbara Banda was on the end of a huge defeat as Real Sociedad beat EDF Logroño by three goals to nil in a Spanish La Liga Feminina league encounter.
